Ashfield Nursery Gateshead and South Shields

Baby Care

We provide a loving, nurturing environment for infants aged 6 weeks to 2 years.
Each of our nurseries has accommodation devoted to babies and all staff working in these sections are trained and experienced in baby care.

From Birth – 5 years

We apply the highscope philosophy, encouraging the children to become early, active learners. We help them to create their own independence, identify their own preferences and develop confidence in discussing their activities.

We are fully committed in working to the Birth to 3 Matters and the Foundation Stage Curriculum, developing the children’s skills and talents, in line with the Stepping Stones guidelines.

We have developed our Homelinks programme, with the aim of giving our children the opportunity to continue their development at home, with parental support.

Play Rooms

Baby & tots - 6 weeks to 2 years
Within these rooms we provide a wide range of stimulating activities and materials which allow the children to develop. These activites are changed daily. Planned activities of art/craft, singing & story time and outdoor play are also carried out throughout the nursery day

A more thorough list of these activities is displayed in your child's room. All babies' routines will be followed as requested by their parents, to ensure that they settle into the nusery routine without any upset.

2-3 years
Activities are provided to cover all areas of development although they will always be stimulating and enjoyable for the children and staff.

Small group activities are also carried out on a daily basis. Please see room planning board for more details.

Children are learning to interact with each other which is encouraged greatly through their personal and social skills.

3-5 years (pre-school)
This room gives children the opportunity to use their independence and show their ability through choice and stimulating activities. A wide range of activities and material is available throughout the day although these are also changed and updated on a regular basis

Planning is created using the Stepping Stones to ensure that your children are following the national curriculum guidelines, ensuring that they are prepared to start school.

Within all rooms staff ensure that all areas are developed while providing a stimulating, caring and loving environment.

Within the nursery all the children are treated as individuals and all their daily needs will be catered for by our loving, caring and dedicated staff team.

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